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A GS1100 To Restore - redbirds_imp - 04-23-2017

Picked up this barn find GS today for $500. Connected a gas supply to the fuel system, checked the oil, Jumped a car battery to the dead one in place and she cranked up after just a few turns. Right side cover is missing and the seat needs a good cleaning and recover.

Always liked these bikes and I plan to keep this one and ride it. I'll post more pictures as I go forward with the project. Any advice from those with previous experience with this model will be appreciated.

Steve

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RE: A GS1100 To Restore - flynrider - 04-23-2017

Nice find, Redbirds! Most of these garage queens either have solidly plugged up fuel systems, or the pistons are frozen in the cylinders. Looks like you're way ahead of the game already. I bet she'll clean up nicely. Congrats!

RE: A GS1100 To Restore - curlyjoe - 04-23-2017

Cool! Have fun restoring it! Smile

RE: A GS1100 To Restore - Cormanus - 04-23-2017

Oh, nice find, redbirds. Look forward to seeing pictures of the restoration.

RE: A GS1100 To Restore - Lord Popgun - 04-23-2017

Needs RLETs Tongue. Hello

RE: A GS1100 To Restore - redbirds_imp - 04-23-2017

(04-23-2017, 08:58 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Needs RLETs Tongue. Hello

And more! ROFL

RE: A GS1100 To Restore - Razor - 04-23-2017

Nice bike, great find Thumbs Up

RE: A GS1100 To Restore - the Ferret - 04-23-2017

I loved the body work on that model with the square headlight. Very cool birds! Nice find.

A GS1100 To Restore - IndianRider_imp - 05-24-2017

Really cooling Suzuki .. love the dashboard lower right panel


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RE: A GS1100 To Restore - redbirds_imp - 05-28-2017

An inspection of the fuel tank revealed a frosting of rust inside. The petcock was clogged with fine rust particles and I will be replacing rather than trying to rebuild it. I did find a product that worked like magic on the rusty tank, Metal Rescue. Ordered a 5 gallon bucket from Wal Mart for $88 and worth every penny. After removing the petcock from the tank, sealed the opening and filled the tank to the top with Metal Rescue and let it sit for 24 hours. Poured the liquid back into the original container (it's reusable) and on checking the tank was amazed to see all the rust was gone. This stuff really works and I've since used it to de-rust more of the parts on this old Suzuki.